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South Africa

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Parks Nature Wildlife

Rainbow Nation

The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards. South Africa is in Africa. Add South Africa and other destinations in South Africa to your travel itinerary using our South Africa trip planner.
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Top South Africa tours
Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $184
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2-Day Wildlife and Safari Small-Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $236
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Places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town BEST FOR: Nature, Beaches, Parks
Kruger National Park BEST FOR: Wildlife, Parks, Trails
Nelspruit BEST FOR: Nature, Parks, Wildlife
Johannesburg BEST FOR: Museums, Historic Sites, Theme Parks
Hoedspruit BEST FOR: Parks, Zoos & Aquariums, Nightlife
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Cape Point
Table Mountain National Park
4.7
Duration: 3​h
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town Central
4.5
Duration: 3​h
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Newlands
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Simon's Town
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Nature in South Africa

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Kruger National Park
Nelspruit
4.6
Duration: 8​h
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Robben Island Museum
Cape Town Central
3.2
Duration: 3​h
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Lion's Head
Cape Town Central
4.9
Duration: 3​h
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Cango Caves
Oudtshoorn
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in South Africa

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Cape Town Central
4.2
Duration: 2​h
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Clifton Beaches
Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 3​h
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Signal Hill
Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Castle of Good Hope
Cape Town Central
3.2
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Parks in South Africa

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Idube Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Olifants Wilderness Trail
Kruger National Park
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park
St Lucia
4.4
Duration: 4​h
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Robberg Nature Reserve
Plettenberg Bay
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Hidden gems in South Africa

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Chapman's Peak Drive
Western Cape
4.8
Duration: 1​h
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Shark Diving
Durban
4.9
Duration: 4​h
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Shamwari Game Reserve
Port Elizabeth
4.9
Duration: 8​h
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Groot Constantia
Constantia
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Wineries in South Africa

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Marbrin Olive Growers
Robertson
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate
Constantia
4.1
Duration: 30​min
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Klein Constantia
Constantia
4.1
Duration: 30​min
Waterford Estate
Stellenbosch
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
Storms River
4.6
Duration: 3​h
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Puri Thai Massage
Johannesburg
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Cape RADD
Cape Town
4.0
Duration: 4​h
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GAP Tours & Transfers
Hazyview
4.8
Duration: 8​h
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